Trump Threatens to Pull US Out of World Trade Organization US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States may pull out of the World Trade Organization (WTO), following what he claims are years of mistreatment at the hands of the organization. 14.08.2019
‘World is watching’: US reaction points to Hong Kong as a ‘color revolution’ If the iconography and tone of Hong Kong protests and the support from US diplomats weren’t enough, Washington’s words of concern sure seem to suggest that the months-long demonstrations amount to a ‘color revolution. 13.08.2019
Israel may ‘spark a war’ if it joins US-led flotilla in Persian Gulf, Iran’s navy chief warns Tehran has advised Israel to stay clear of the Persian Gulf, where the US has been struggling to amass an anti-Iranian armada, noting that every vessel illegally present in the region increases the risk of an all-out conflict. 12.08.2019
Queen 'Dismayed' by Politicians' 'Inability to Govern' as MPs Seek to Drag Her Into Brexit - Reports The British monarch's alleged remarks were revealed by a UK media outlet amid reports that Labour MPs and Tory rebels are planning to "drag" the Queen into the Brexit saga if newly-elected Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuses to resign as a result of a hypothetical no-confidence vote. 11.08.2019
Forces Loyal to Yemeni Southern Transitional Council Take Over Presidential Palace in Aden - Source The Yemeni Southern Transitional Council has captured the Maashiq presidential palace in the southern port city of Aden, a military source told Sputnik. 10.08.2019
German Refusal to Join US-Led Anti-Iran Op Ruins Washington's Plans to Show 'United West' - Report German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas previously made it clear that Berlin would not sign up for a US-proposed plan to set up an international maritime force in the Persian Gulf to counter a purported Iranian threat. 09.08.2019
Pakistan expels Indian envoy & recalls ambassador over Kashmir row The Pakistani government is expelling an Indian envoy from the country and recalling its own ambassador from India, in response to a move by New Delhi to revoke legal autonomy from its part of contested Kashmir. 08.08.2019
‘The end of us all!’ Duterte will NEVER let US deploy nukes & mid-range missiles in the Philippines The Philippines will never allow the US to deploy nuclear weapons on its soil to counter China’s growing influence in the region, President Duterte declared, slamming Washington’s untrustworthiness even in small arms deals. 07.08.2019
Trump accuses internet & social media of providing ‘dangerous avenues’ to mass shooters President Donald Trump accused social media and the internet of encouraging “disturbed minds” to carry out mass shootings and called for “quick” executions for their perpetrators. 06.08.2019
FBI Worried Dayton, El Paso Shootings May 'Inspire Similar Acts of Violence' In less than 24 hours, two separate shootings occured in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, leaving a combined total of 29 people dead and at least 50 injured. 05.08.2019
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Placed Under House Arrest Amid Turmoil in Region Jammu and Kashmir, an area disputed by India and Pakistan, is currently in a state of turmoil over reports of alleged forthcoming terror attacks. 04.08.2019
Trump considering 'blockade' or ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela Having slapped several rounds of sanctions on Venezuela, the next step for the US could take the pressure up a notch and place the country under a blockade or a quarantine, US President Donald Trump has said. 03.08.2019
Sanctions Against Iran Effective, US to 'Enforce Them' Everywhere - Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier extended restrictions targeting Iran's nuclear programme. 02.08.2019
UK Foreign Secretary Raab Requests Meeting With Russia FM Lavrov - Source UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has requested a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ongoing ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting but the talks did not take place because London had stopped communicating, a source said on Thursday. 01.08.2019
Bolton says ‘flawed’ New START treaty with Russia unlikely to last past 2021 Having dismantled two of the three pillars of nuclear non-proliferation, the US now apparently wants to let the last one crumble as well. 31.07.2019
‘Whoever’s on Israel’s side, we’re against’: Erdogan slams Netanyahu & US over Palestinian killings Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel and its enabling allies over “state terror… in Palestine,” declaring, “Whoever is on Israel’s side, let everyone know that we are against them. 30.07.2019
‘Perfect execution’: Netanyahu boasts new Israeli missile defense test in US A successful series of tests of the Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system has prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to boast about the weapon’s capabilities – and to thank Washington on Twitter. 29.07.2019
Putin Praises Russian Navy For Upholding Country's Defence, Engaging Latest Technology People celebrate Navy Day in St. 28.07.2019
‘Trump can damage wine trade with tariffs, but France survived same for opposing war in Iraq’ An attack on French wine mulled by the US President is not only meant to be symbolic, but to hurt as well, given the scale of exports to America. 27.07.2019
US Invited EU, Asian Countries to Join Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz - Pompeo The United States has invited Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, South Korea and the United Kingdom, among others, to join an international coalition to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in the wake of recent security incidents in the area. 26.07.2019